Whakaata Māori

Chef Sachie Nomura travels to Hong Kong and mainland China to discover the vibrant street food scene, uncover the origins of Oyster Sauce and meet fish farmer Alex Lam. (R)

In his new waiata, Reti Hedley of the indigenous soul music group IA delves into the beauty and self-assurance that te reo Māori can bestow upon its speakers. (R)

The story of Tuwhakairiora and his quest for retribution for the death of his father, his relationship with Ruataupare, the puhinui o Ngāti Porou and the mana she had throughout the east coast. (R)

Featuring Te Pou-o-Mangatawhiri, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. This is haka at its finest! (R)

Te Kōhanga o Tokomaru play against Te Tapuaekura o Hatupatu, while Rānui Primary take on Puurekireki Marae. (R)

Short, sharp comedy skits from a distinctly Māori perspective. (R)

What was once a traditional love song becomes a celebration of universal love and connection in te reo Māori, when iconic band The Black Seeds revisit their anthemic tune "˜So True'. (R)

Shedding light on the lives of the homeless and impoverished in Aotearoa New Zealand. Six meets Danille, the founder of Sunday Blessings. (R)

Hard-core band Bleeders' punk attitude and Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections come together in a surprising connection to improve the statistics of Māori incarceration and offending. (R

Shedding light on the lives of the homeless and impoverished in Aotearoa New Zealand. Six visits two Auckland City Mission housing initiatives. (R)

After years hiding his Māori identity while in the Navy, Corella lead singer Pipiwharauroa Campbell sheds that past shame and proudly embraces the band's Māori pride with a new waiata reo Māori. (R

Waka Huia is an iconic archival series recording the unique stories and histories of Maori for all New Zealanders. (R)

Māori wordplay and wit in action as two teams go head-to-head on a given topic. (R)

Join us tonight as we witness haka expert Tiahuia face off against returning haka enthusiasts Uenuku and Ash. (R)

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the rock formation at Karekare beach called ‘Te Kākāwhakaara.’ (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R)

Helping hands, happy hearts. The whanau gathers under spring blooms to prepare a hangi feast. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Follow reigning champions, Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae, as they compete against other kura tuarua at Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa 2024 in Whakatū. (R)

Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Featuring Te Tū Mataora, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa's finest teams

The ultimate game show where Haka freaks battle it out. (R)

This premium 8-part series will explore the diverse ways in which Food and Soil Sovereignty is being realised in Aotearoa by Māori growers and communities around the motu. (R)

The Queen’s favorite corgi, Rex, gets lost and must find his way back to the palace while learning humility and courage. (R)

A shining light for her small town, Nikau Grace is hoping to inspire the tamariki of Kawerau and celebrate the spark that makes each individual shine. (R)

Ex-cop turned insurance salesman Michael (Liam Neeson) is unwittingly pulled into a deadly conspiracy when a mysterious woman tasks him to identify a hidden passenger on his train—or risk dire conse

Family game show where the audience are the stars. Presented by Luke Bird with co-host Marcia Hopa. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Kamaka is excited to learn about this clever creature, the Aihe. (R)

Binnabånnas and their friend Ujjujju are two taking Sami culture puppets, who explore what it means to be a three-year-old. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R)

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

Amaia is trapped as her suspicions come true and Nan makes a hard decision. (R)

Tamariki series offering an immersive journey into the heart of the rich landscapes of Aotearoa and Māori history. Using drone technology, viewers will explore diverse landscapes and traditions. (R)

Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the rock formation at Karekare beach called ‘Te Kākāwhakaara.’ (R)

Who would have thought fermented foods could be so good for your health? Watch as Hinewai and Hine Te Kura learn the secrets from the one and only Koro Rapaera Black in Te Whārua o Ruatoki! (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Te Hokianga-nui-ā-Kupe to uncover the story behind the taniwhā ‘Ārai Te Uru & Niua’ who guard the mouth of Hokianga harbour. (R)

Māori weaponry is an art with two sides, Rongo and Tū. Tune in as Hinewai and Hine Te Kura learn from Wiremu Tai Tin how to source their own rākau and master the art of wielding their weapon. (R)

Communities give some much needed love to tired and run-down kōhanga across New Zealand. (R)

The Queen’s favorite corgi, Rex, gets lost and must find his way back to the palace while learning humility and courage. (R)

A showcase of Australia’s most diverse and stunning landscapes, shot from the air and inspired by the word Bamay, which means land in the Bundjalung language from northern New South Wales.

Luka and Ruahei head to their homes before they fly out for the end of year tour. Last poi practices are held and the arrival in London includes a royal welcome and a move that goes viral. (R)

LIVE: The 2026 Super 8 1st XV & 2026 CNI 1st XV plus Other Sports to Whakaata Māori YouTube – MĀORI ACTIVE.

Coverage of the Pulse v Men's netball tournament at the Annual ANZ Pre-Season netball tournament. This is the last hit out for teams ahead of the ANZ Premiership.

A film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about. (R)

Artists Carin Wilson's loss of ancestral lands inspired him and Jenni to create a whānau marae in Wairahi - an enduring legacy of culture and belonging. (R)

Kōhanga Reo National Trust co-chair, Raneira Procter, reveals how Māori in the Gisborne area disputed the establishment of its first Kura Kaupapa Māori, while also sharing the work that he is doing

Commercial success made William Singe lose his sense of self. At his lowest point, Will turns to his whakapapa and finds the connection with his first te reo Māori single: Whānau. (R)

Tairāwhiti Museum Curator, Tapunga Nepe is helping revive te reo Māori amongst his people of Rongowhakaata. (R)

Nikora Edwards aka Swizl Jager, defies societal expectations in more ways than one and, through his music, explores the dynamics of not fitting the traditional mould. (R)

Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar. (R)

Fluent reo Māori speakers are in the hot seat to answer the tough questions. (R)

Te Kōhanga o Tokomaru play against Te Tapuaekura o Hatupatu, while Rānui Primary take on Puurekireki Marae. (R)

Te Hāmua Nikora hits the streets in search of karaoke talent. (R)

The Pull and Push: The ban on outsiders is briefly lifted as Kaea ventures into the Tāukiuki forest while Hāni makes a gut-wrenching discovery. (R)

Red Earth Uncovered is a half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to archaeological discoveries and ancient myths and legends. (R)

In his new waiata, Reti Hedley of the indigenous soul music group IA delves into the beauty and self-assurance that te reo Māori can bestow upon its speakers. (R)

An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright. (R)

A lawyer returns home for his mother's funeral only to defend his estranged father, a judge, against a murder charge. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

This episode looks at Porohita Kaitiaki. (R)

Binnabånnas and their friend Ujjujju are two taking Sami culture puppets, who explore what it means to be a three-year-old. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R)

Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers. (R)

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

The truth comes out and Tai and Amaia mend their friendship. The crew go on a mission to stop Grace and Pāora Patero's evil plan. (R)

Tamariki series offering an immersive journey into the heart of the rich landscapes of Aotearoa and Māori history. Using drone technology, viewers will explore diverse landscapes and traditions. (R)

Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R)

Highlights of the most prestigious Māori kapa haka event on the school calendar. (R)

Highlights of the most prestigious Māori kapa haka event on the school calendar. (R)

An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright. (R)

A teenage bodybuilder must take extreme measures to sculpt the perfect body as he pursues his ultimate goal of winning his first bodybuilding competition. (R)

Aotearoa’s longest-running Pacific news and current affairs television programme, Tagata Pasifika covers stories of Pacific Island communities here and around the Pacific region. (R)

A thrilling drama from Margaret Mahy. The island of Kaitangata is twitching, it's waking up! Only 13 year old Meredith can stop it. Can she discover what it wants before it is too late? (R)

Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar. (R)

At the Gate Unleashed: Hāni struggles to maintain control as the young Taikākā grow restless and a lost treasure is unearthed. (R)

A half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to ancient myths and legends. (R)

Hard-core band Bleeders' punk attitude and Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections come together in a surprising connection to improve the statistics of Māori incarceration and offending. (R

Brigid Gallagher travels NZ to visit a different heritage site each episode. Along with her team, Brigid gets the exhibition organised, creating new exhibits and uncovering fascinating stories. (R)

Henare Kaa of Ōtautahi based band Dillastrate along with producer Tiki Taane lead us through a stirring exploration of identity, heritage, and resilience. (R)

Troy is welcomed by a special whānau on Kāpiti island who are walking in the footsteps of their tīpuna in a bid to restore the island. (R)

See the stories of people who are at different stages of 'rangatiratanga' in their community. Penetaui Kleskovic honours his Yugoslavian heritage and the gum-digging history in the FFN. (R)

The Schmidt-Peke and Rupuha/Ripikoi sisters are on a mission to make a quick buck. They kick things off with a classic car wash hustle, and then help out at the bustling Avondale Markets. (R)

Nestled in the heart of Mangere, Papatūānuku Kokiri Marae is producing and redistributing kai to those that need it most. (R)

Capturing the critical moments of building, developing and living on your tupuna whenua. Whānau in Kohupatiki share how they created rental and home ownership opportunities. (R)

Ariki is a revolutionary Māori martial arts series where teams of rangatahi battle it out. Based on the ancestral art form, ARIKI was created by Te Whare Tū Taua o Aotearoa. (R)

Featuring Te Waka Huia, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa's finest teams a

Featuring Ngā Tūmanako, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa's finest teams

Since its 2019 debut, Te Ao with Moana has become an award-winning and trusted force in current affairs. More than a current affairs show, it explores the rich diversity of today’s Māori experience

Erin and Saxon find out how Treaty 5 limited people’s ability to feed their communities. (R)

Powerful people. Powerful stories. Eight insightful short documentaries from strong New Zealand voices. (R)

NEW: A young woman caught between expectation and self-acceptance, finds herself confronting her repressed sexuality when a chance reunion with her first love stirs old feelings.

Ngāti Whātua singer, MAJIC PĀORA, crafts music to inspire her iwi and provide a positive example for her tamariki. (R)

A manager of an orphanage in Kolkata travels to New York to meet a benefactor. (R)

Georgia Lines opens up about her uncertainty as Pākehā taking on the challenge of performing in te reo Māori. (R)

Red Earth Uncovered is a half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to archaeological discoveries and ancient myths and legends. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Te Hokianga-nui-ā-Kupe to uncover the story behind the taniwhā ‘Ārai Te Uru & Niua’ who guard the mouth of Hokianga harbour. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

Josh and his dog Kazumi crash back in time to face a fearsome girl and her acrobatic sister. (R)

Wet sheets and iron seal the earth oven, anticipation simmering alongside the fire. Then Moeariki and Hiramai join Matua Hugo on a fishing adventure. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R)

A fusion of haka and tamariki awesome-ness with Te Nūtube stars Atareta and Te Haakura. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

The journey of Māori reconnecting with their whakapapa and whenua. Raiha is trying to find out what happened to her Moriori ancestor. (R)

NEW: Aotearoa’s longest-running Pacific news and current affairs television programme, Tagata Pasifika covers stories of Pacific Island communities here and around the Pacific region.

Erin and Saxon find out how Treaty 5 limited people’s ability to feed their communities. (R)

Powerful people. Powerful stories. Eight insightful short documentaries from strong New Zealand voices. (R)

A manager of an orphanage in Kolkata travels to New York to meet a benefactor.

NEW: A film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about.

Culinary rising star Sachie Nomura hosts this new cooking series celebrating Japanese cuisine and inspiring viewers at home with simple-to-make, amazing dishes. (R)

Nikora Edwards aka Swizl Jager, defies societal expectations in more ways than one and, through his music, explores the dynamics of not fitting the traditional mould. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga. (R)

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Te Hokianga-nui-ā-Kupe to uncover the story behind the taniwhā ‘Ārai Te Uru & Niua’ who guard the mouth of Hokianga harbour. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

Josh and his dog Kazumi crash back in time to face a fearsome girl and her acrobatic sister. (R)

Wet sheets and iron seal the earth oven, anticipation simmering alongside the fire. Then Moeariki and Hiramai join Matua Hugo on a fishing adventure. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R)

Distinctive kōrero from around the country made by iwi for iwi. (R)

After a competitive trial, the teams are named and they come together for their very first camp. Their journey begins at the Aotearoa Elite Worlds Sprint camp in Karāpiro. (R)

See the stories of people who are at different stages of 'rangatiratanga' in their community. Hine Waitai shows us how young people do it in the FFN. (R)

As mahi continues to get the preschool open, Clara and Manga are worried about Mungzy's seizures. Also, we meet a young boy with brittle bone disease who just wants to run and play. (R)

Nestled in the heart of Mangere, Papatūānuku Kokiri Marae is producing and redistributing kai to those that need it most. (R)

NEW: Dr Natalie Robertson is a renowned photographer and academic whose work is deeply connected to her ancestral land on the East Coast.

NEW: Since its 2019 debut, Te Ao with Moana has become an award-winning and trusted force in current affairs. More than a current affairs show, it explores the rich diversity of today’s Māori exper

Chronicles Sir Edmund Hillary's final great expedition in 1977—boating up the entire Ganges River from its mouth in India to the foothills of the Himalayas aboard jet boats. Alongside him is his son

Music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. Includes old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the original name of Mokoia island, ‘Te Motu Tapu a Tinirau’. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

With danger averted, Josh plays along with Kura, Rangi and Toro and decides to help them look for the stolen godstick. (R)

Fishing fun and feasting. Moe and Hiramai reel in joy with awesome catches. The irresistible lure of the puia hangi welcomes them home. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R)

Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

Aotearoa’s longest-running Pacific news and current affairs television programme, Tagata Pasifika covers stories of Pacific Island communities here and around the Pacific region. (R)

Featuring Te Whānau o Tupuranga, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence. (R)

A shining light for her small town, Nikau Grace is hoping to inspire the tamariki of Kawerau and celebrate the spark that makes each individual shine. (R)

Experience the community, the history, the isolation, and the connection of life on the remote Chatham Islands, where the land and sea govern the day to lives of the inhabitants.

Since its 2019 debut, Te Ao with Moana has become an award-winning and trusted force in current affairs. More than a current affairs show, it explores the rich diversity of today’s Māori experience

Chronicles Sir Edmund Hillary's final great expedition in 1977—boating up the entire Ganges River from its mouth in India to the foothills of the Himalayas aboard jet boats. Alongside him is his son

A weekly live series that masterfully blends comedy, lively banter and high quality Te Reo Māori to offer a fresh engaging perspective on contemporary Māori issues. Hosted by Chey Milne, Kereama Wri

Pānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate-level learners. (R)

A fusion of haka and tamariki awesome-ness with Te Nūtube stars Atareta and Te Haakura. (R)

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the original name of Mokoia island, ‘Te Motu Tapu a Tinirau’. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

With danger averted, Josh plays along with Kura, Rangi and Toro and decides to help them look for the stolen godstick. (R)

Fishing fun and feasting. Moe and Hiramai reel in joy with awesome catches. The irresistible lure of the puia hangi welcomes them home. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R)

Rangatahi Māori showcase a popular combat sport in mau rākau. Teams come together to compete and fight as our tūpuna once did. It's exciting, thrilling and authentically Māori. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Aro Angitūtanga - Akuhata Keefe's journey explores what it takes to make it in the acting world. (R)

Powerful people. Powerful stories. Eight insightful short documentaries from strong New Zealand voices. (R)

NEW: NZ's longest-running, bilingual, weekly current affairs show returns for 2026, featuring a Māori perspective on politics and culture.

NEW: Rapaera Black, born and bred in the Tuhoe Valley, still carries on the legacy of traditional fermented Māori kai. He is a born hunter-gatherer known locally as Tuna Dundee.

NEW: It’s an epic drama that happens with the coming of each low tide. As the sea recedes, creatures become trapped in tidal pools. They must survive 13 hours - the time it takes for the tide to ret

NEW: Capturing the pace, excitement and personalities that come with hunting wild game in the stunning outdoors of Aotearoa.

Lifestyle series that celebrates the wide diversity of Māori hunters, fishers and gatherers from all around Aotearoa. (R)

From wild hog hunting to silver carp fishing, adventure-loving culinary explorer Via Vang is ready to chase, kill, cook, and eat all the crazy creatures that have overstayed their welcome. (R)

Living in London, emerging artist Len Blake explores the heartbreak of distance, the need to hold on to cultural connection, and the longing for home, in a captivating new waiata 'Te Piringa'. (R)

Music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. Includes old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (R)

With his new waiata reo Māori Me Pēhea Rā about to drop, MOHI confronts his dedication to Māori music, questioning whether making music in English might be an easier career choice. (R)

All Black hero Piri Weepu combines his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting around Aotearoa meeting up with locals. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the cliffs on west coast of Auckland. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R)

Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R)

Tired of this weird game, Josh decides it's time to go home but is soon running for his life from creatures emerging from a strange bone-lined fort. (R)

The whanau clears a tree with Ahu's cautionary foot-safety tale. Hiramai keeps the rhythm with a parapapa song while Moe muscles the wheelbarrow. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R)

Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

NZ's longest-running, bilingual, weekly current affairs show returns for 2026, featuring a Māori perspective on politics and culture.

NEW: Explores and celebrates the world of kapa haka and the passionate haka community. Hosted by kapa haka "know it alls" - Chey Milne and Kereama Wright - with Anipatene Biddle and Montel Tivoli.

A film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about. (R)

Rapaera Black, born and bred in the Tuhoe Valley, still carries on the legacy of traditional fermented Māori kai. He is a born hunter-gatherer known locally as Tuna Dundee. (R)

Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Te Arawa, and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world. (R)

Lifestyle series that celebrates the wide diversity of Māori hunters, fishers and gatherers from all around Aotearoa. (R)

It’s an epic drama that happens with the coming of each low tide. As the sea recedes, creatures become trapped in tidal pools. They must survive 13 hours - the time it takes for the tide to return.

Māori wordplay and wit in action as two teams go head-to-head on a given topic. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Te Puna o Wairaka - Mt Albert Grammar, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the cliffs on west coast of Auckland. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R)

Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R)

Tired of this weird game, Josh decides it's time to go home but is soon running for his life from creatures emerging from a strange bone-lined fort. (R)

Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar.

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga. (R)

Powerful people. Powerful stories. Eight insightful short documentaries from strong New Zealand voices. (R)

Māngere's story is one of resilience, representing their vibrant community and the strength of whānau. This story is also a tribute to Whāea Frida, whose memory anchors their performance. (R)

A high-energy showcase of Māngere pride, grounded in te re, tikanga, and an emotional tribute to the memory of Whāea Frida. (R)

Nikora Edwards aka Swizl Jager, defies societal expectations in more ways than one and, through his music, explores the dynamics of not fitting the traditional mould. (R)

Kawiti and Jess showcase their minimalist lifestyle as whānau living in a tiny home, discussing the benefits and challenges of raising pēpi in a small space. (R)

NEW: Coming to grips with his inner demons, host Rich Francis travels to what he calls the Hollywood of Indigenous Reservations, Osoyoos, to cook with an ingredient he’s never used before, cougar.

A half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to ancient myths and legends. (R)

NEW: When We Go To War chronicles a New Zealand family at the outbreak of WWI, from optimism to despair as war's toll mounts. It follows their experiences from the home-front to the battlefields of

Beneath the water, a toxic algae silently spreads, suffocating the lifeforce of the seafloor, its reach a creeping shadow over Aotearoa's ocean depths. (R)

NEW: Turia CHATS with Montel Tivoli about life, haka, hauora and how he turned “iLovit” from a mindset into a movement.

Ma and Pua practise for Pua's upcoming interview. Taaps asks his Nan for advice on how to deal with Heps. An emotionally lost Ma gets some surprisingly solid advice from a stranger. (R)

Music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. Includes old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (R)

A showcase of New Zealand musicians performing entirely in te reo Māori. Presented by Amanda Ashton. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred waters Ōtuihau. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

After escaping the slimy, scale-covered ponaturi, Josh, Kazumi, Rangi, Kura, and Toro decide to search the creatures' village for the godstick. (R)

Hangi clean-up, whanau fun. The boys learn community spirit by cleaning the steam hangi area. Laughter and lessons blend as they honour the whenua and strengthen their whanau bond. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

More trees mean more oxygen! Makoha Nightingale-Pene has challenged Hinewai and Hine Te Kura to plant 60 native trees. Will they rise to the challenge? Watch to find out! (R)

Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

Join presenters Te Aumihi Hohepa and Tawhanga Rika as they celebrate the world of Māori art. Actor Antonio Te Maioha discusses his work as an actor and his many projects. (R)

Hilarious 'debating' competition showcasing Māori humour and wit entirely in the Māori language. (R)

Emily Karaka is one of New Zealand’s foremost cutting-edge painters. This episode explores her personal story and her unique perspective on the cultural and historical issues of Aotearoa. (R)

Coming to grips with his inner demons, host Rich Francis travels to what he calls the Hollywood of Indigenous Reservations, Osoyoos, to cook with an ingredient he’s never used before, cougar.

A half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to ancient myths and legends. (R)

Kahotea Marae take on Wairere Touch Club, while Toko J.A.B play against Poohara Marae. (R)

A weekly live series that masterfully blends comedy, lively banter and high quality Te Reo Māori to offer a fresh engaging perspective on contemporary Māori issues. Hosted by Chey Milne, Kereama Wri

Ki Tua is a podcast with a difference, covering current events and important issues through to formative moments in their lives. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga. (R)

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred waters Ōtuihau. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

After escaping the slimy, scale-covered ponaturi, Josh, Kazumi, Rangi, Kura, and Toro decide to search the creatures' village for the godstick. (R)

Combining his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting, All Black Piri Weepu sets out on a tour around Aotearoa meeting up with locals. (R)

In his new waiata, Reti Hedley of the indigenous soul music group IA delves into the beauty and self-assurance that te reo Māori can bestow upon its speakers. (R)

Whitebait two ways, a charcuterie platter of pork, lemon dill risotto with oysters and clams and grilled pork chops. (R)

Mavis has a solution for Fanny's depressed state but Moke wants none of it. (R)

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. In this episode we visit Mālama Loko Ea Foundation and Whakarewarewa Living Village. (R)

NEW: Featuring Ngā Taonga Mai Tawhiti, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa'

Short and sharp comedy skits from a Maori perspective. Featuring Reo Grammar Police, Heeeey Tiki, The Real Hui and Appropriation Boardroom. (R)

Showcasing Queer excellence across Aotearoa and Australia. Grayson Goffe is off to Sydney to celebrate WorldPride 2023. (R)

Set in the 1820s, the northern tribes have muskets from the Whiteman. They begin to invade other tribes and eventually arrive in Te Arawa. (R)

Ma agrees to have dinner with Henare's sister. Taaps tries to connect with Heps but is kept at a distance. Tāwhiti reveals his plans for his next protest. (R)

Nikora Edwards aka Swizl Jager, defies societal expectations in more ways than one and, through his music, explores the dynamics of not fitting the traditional mould. (R)

Birth and Death - Online tangi, same sex adoption, and teenage parenting. (R)

Pei Jones and Tiaki Hira talk about Tainui history, from the ascension of the Māori King to the throne of the Kiingitanga movement and the involvement of Tainui with the signing of the Treaty. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the landmarks connected to the ancient love story of Hinemoa and Tutānekai. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

When an old ponaturi warrior outsmarts the group and escapes, Rangi blames herself and dives into the dangerous waters to follow it to its underwater lair. (R)

Future gardens take root. The season wraps with a celebration of hard mahi and the joy of whanau connection. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Follow reigning champions, Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae, as they compete against other kura tuarua at Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa 2024 in Whakatū. (R)

A fusion of haka and tamariki awesome-ness with Te Nūtube stars Atareta and Te Haakura. (R)

Yvonne Te Wanihi Edwards presents uniquely Māori exercise workouts for young and old to keep fit and healthy. (R)

Ngāti Whātua singer, MAJIC PĀORA, crafts music to inspire her iwi and provide a positive example for her tamariki. (R)

Te Hāmua Nikora hits the streets in search of karaoke talent. (R)

Chef Sachie Nomura travels to the Coromandel to meet local seaweed harvesters AgriSea, the Opito Bay Salt Company and the creators of Awildian Gin. (R)